PROTECT EXHAUST FROM OIL SPILLS

Applicable Models

  • 2004 - Mazda3 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2005 - Mazda3 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2006 - Mazda3 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2006 - B2500 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2006 - B3000 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2006 - B4000 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2004 - RX8 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2005 - RX8 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2006 - RX8 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2003 - Mazda6 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2004 - Mazda6 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2005 - Mazda6 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2006 - Mazda6 VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2000 - MPV VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2001 - MPV VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2002 - MPV VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2003 - MPV VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2004 - MPV VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2005 - MPV VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2006 - MPV VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • 2006 - Miata VIN Range: 000000 - ZZZZZZ;
  • Symptoms

  • OA0 SERVICEABILITY
  • MTOL - 4944 Dealer Repair Information


    On some models, it is difficult to replace oil filter without spilling
    oil onto exhaust system. This may cause oil drips and/or burning oil
    odor resulting in customer dissatisfaction. Over the years, technicians
    have resorted to bent cardboard or a similar method to cover the exhaust
    during oil changes.

    An alternative is to use pre-cut aluminum foil sheets. Foil conforms
    easily when wrapped around the exhaust. This can be especially helpful
    on MPV, Mazda6, and Tribute with V6 engines or older models with woven
    flex pipe that can become saturated with oil. After the filter change,
    the foil can be disposed of along with the filter for recycling. Clean
    up time is reduced and less brake cleaner will be used.

    Published in Jan/Feb 2006 Mtips.


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